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APRIL 2, 2007
Me-Too Tube?
The new online video venture between News Corp. and NBC Universal heats up competition with Google, Viacom, Apple, and ValueClick, says S&P

MARCH 27, 2007
Beijing Hotel Companies Go for the Gold
S&P says select lodging companies are attractive investments as China's hotel market gears up for the Olympics

MARCH 22, 2007
Private Equity Revs Up Auto Parts
But S&P says investors sniffing for opportunities in the sector may have missed the chance to catch a ride

MARCH 21, 2007
Big Telcos Battle Over Networx
S&P sizes up the potential winners and losers in the race to land a huge government telecom-services contract

MARCH 13, 2007
Winners Could Emerge from Subprime Woe
Once the shakeout ends, large players Citigroup and Wells Fargo stand to pick up business lost by bankrupt subprime lenders

MARCH 6, 2007
Banks Didn't Deserve this Beating
Investment-bank stocks took a hit on the widening troubles in subprime lending, but S&P's Matthew Albrecht sees strength for the future

FEBRUARY 16, 2007
Subprime Woes Subdue Some Winners
Worries about defaults have led investors to shun lenders, but S&P thinks mortgage insurers deserve a closer look

FEBRUARY 14, 2007
A Sinking Sensation for Subprime Loans
The default rate for borrowers in the sector has jumped faster than anyone was expecting, raising risks for housing and the overall economy

FEBRUARY 7, 2007
Diller and Murdoch Work the Web
S&P analysts have some ideas about where the media moguls might move next as they expand their presence in the digital world

JANUARY 31, 2007
Handset Makers' Emerging-Markets Boost
Though profits may be squeezed by lower prices, S&P says some companies have nimbly struck a balance between developing and developed markets

JANUARY 25, 2007
Steelmakers Feel the Chill
S&P says growth should cool for the industry in the coming year, but still recommends several names, including Carpenter Technology

JANUARY 17, 2007
Bullish Quarter for Banks?
Standard & Poor's analysts survey the sector's prospects as big players get ready to report. One clue: Keep your eye on credit quality

JANUARY 9, 2007
Revving Up at the Detroit Auto Show
The NAIAS may give a short-term boost to stocks and produce some alliances, but S&P's outlook remains negative for the home team

JANUARY 4, 2007
Seven Internet Predictions for 2007
Among the trends to watch is Google's relationship with Apple, market share gains for Ask.com's search engine, and more deals for private Internet outfits

JANUARY 4, 2007
Homebuilders: A Hard Slog Ahead
S&P remains negative on the sector, citing bloated inventory levels and margin pressures

DECEMBER 28, 2006
Post-Holiday Shoppers, Start Your Engines
With more buyers—many with gift cards—post-Christmas, many retailers offered discounts while some pushed full-priced spring merchandise

DECEMBER 21, 2006
Real Estate M&A Roars Ahead
REITs aren't immune to the rise in mergers and acquisitions that has hit most industries. In fact, they've been among the best-performing sectors

DECEMBER 12, 2006
Defense and Aerospace Flying High
With defense budgets up and military and commercial fleets aging, companies such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin stand out

NOVEMBER 28, 2006
Retailers War Over Flat-Panel TVs
Wal-Mart and other retailers are using aggressive pricing and other tactics to lure buyers. S&P says the battle plan won't work for all

NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Bright Holidays for Video Game Makers
S&P says the launch of next-gen consoles should boost sales of games made by Activision, Electronic Arts, and THQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2006
No Grinch Expected for Retailers
S&P foresees healthy holiday sales thanks to the drop in gasoline prices and low unemployment. Among the stock picks: Coach and PetSmart

NOVEMBER 12, 2006
The Democrats' Energy Game Plan
How will Congress approach energy policy now that the Dems are in control? Look for many things to shift—and watch the weather

NOVEMBER 8, 2006
Old Media and New Media: Friends, Not Foes
Search and advertising services from Google and Yahoo! are helping traditional media companies extend their content online and generate revenue

OCTOBER 5, 2006
Mall Crawl: Discounts Lure Shoppers
Before the September sales reports roll in, we take a stroll through several New York retailers to spot the fashion and marketing trends

SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Supercharged Risks for Electric Utilities
S&P's Justin McCann has a neutral outlook for the industry and believes mergers could slow. Still, his top pick is FPL, and he likes others

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
Insurance Caters to Aging Boomers
Genworth and its peers stand to profit from cross-selling long-term care insurance with retirement products, says S&P

AUGUST 23, 2006
More Banks Turn to Private Equity Funds
Following a trend among big financial institutions, Bank of America plans to raise as much as $1 billion from wealthy clients

JULY 6, 2006
Private Prisons Have a Lock on Growth
With state-run prisons overflowing, outfits such as Corrections Corp. of America stand to benefit


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